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I had a chance to ask Anton Sevidov, the lead singer of the three-man-band, a few questions about the party. Here’s part of our conversation:

HE: Does the Ferragamo aesthetic fit withyour music?

First of all, the brand is eternal and at the same time very much of the moment, hip and chic. I like to believe that my music is of this kind, aesthetically. We’re all excited to wear the Fall Winter collection…a blend of dark, urban design with sleek European silhouettes.

And the best attracts the best: Our roots are in Russia but the music has definite international appeal. We’re excited to perform in New York for Ferragamo–it’s a brand with modern edge and a dedication to quality.

HE: So what do you most like to wear when you perform?

I love leather jackets, I own about a dozen. I’m looking forward to walking through the SoHo and second-hand shops to see what I can find while I’m in NYC.

HE: Is that any different from when you’re at home or out with friends?

At home I prefer to wear lightweight pieces like trousers from Adam. But it’s rather risky to go out like that. In Moscow sometimes it is about minus 30 degrees Celsius.

HE: Who styles the band for performances?

Usually we do all the styling ourselves, but we’re lucky enough to have stylish girlfriends to make sure we’re looking sharp.

HE: What musicians have influenced your clothing tastes?

I won’t say he’s the influence, but I have always thought that [English singer] Bryan Ferry is a paragon of a musician on stage.

HE: How does what you wear affect the music, or vice versa?

These two things are definitely connected and help communicate the full message. I love attire with character, something that makes a statement and reflects us as artists and musicians, without being vulgar.

HE: How did you plan to play during the FNO event?

As far as the set list, we love to make these decisions on the fly right before the performance, just like DJs. We gage the mood of the people dancing and decide on our next song accordingly.

HE: Are you aware of Tesla cars? Would you ever play for a Tesla event? (I have an agenda with this question.)

Of course we know Tesla cars! I once performed at an event they had in Moscow and learned that Nikola Tesla was a Serb, something else we have in common.

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